The Republic of Croatia or Republika Hrvatska in Croatian, is a country in Central Europe. The capital and largest city is Zagreb. Croatia borders Slovenia in the north and Italy to the west with Adriatic Sea as its border. Croatia is known for it's plains, wooded areas, and rocky coastlines.
56,594 square kilometers (a little smaller than West Virginia)
Climate:
Mediterranean hot summers and cold winters, Continental mild winters and dry summers
Highest Point:
1,831 meters
Lowest Point:
0 meters
Coordinates:
45 10 N, 15 30 E
Political Map of Croatia
Surrounding Countries:
Hungary, Bosnia, Herzegovina, Serbia, Solvenia
Population:
4,432,001 people
Terrain:
flat plains along Hungarian border, low mountains & highlands near Adrriatic coastline and islands
Natural Hazards:
Destructive earthquakes
Environment:
air pollution & acid rain damages rain forests
Natural Resources:
oil, some coal, bauxite, low-grade iron ore, calcium, gypsum, natural asphalt, silica, mica, clays, salt, hydropower
Physical Map of Croatia
Comprehension Check!
1. Croatia is the size of what American state? A. Arizona B. Canada C. New york D. West Virginia 2. Acid Rain is one of the pollutants in Croatia. True or False? A. True B. False Highlight below for answer!! Answers: 1. D 2. B
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The Basics:
The Republic of Croatia or Republika Hrvatska in Croatian, is a country in Central Europe. The capital and largest city is Zagreb. Croatia borders Slovenia in the north and Italy to the west with Adriatic Sea as its border. Croatia is known for it's plains, wooded areas, and rocky coastlines.Table of Contents
Location:
South Eastern EuropeArea:
56,594 square kilometers (a little smaller than West Virginia)Climate:
Mediterranean hot summers and cold winters, Continental mild winters and dry summersHighest Point:
1,831 metersLowest Point:
0 metersCoordinates:
45 10 N, 15 30 ESurrounding Countries:
Hungary, Bosnia, Herzegovina, Serbia, SolveniaPopulation:
4,432,001 peopleTerrain:
flat plains along Hungarian border, low mountains & highlands near Adrriatic coastline and islandsNatural Hazards:
Destructive earthquakesEnvironment:
air pollution & acid rain damages rain forestsNatural Resources:
oil, some coal, bauxite, low-grade iron ore, calcium, gypsum, natural asphalt, silica, mica, clays, salt, hydropowerComprehension Check!
1. Croatia is the size of what American state?A. Arizona
B. Canada
C. New york
D. West Virginia
2. Acid Rain is one of the pollutants in Croatia. True or False?
A. True
B. False
Highlight below for answer!!
Answers: 1. D 2. B
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